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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.06, 1,541.47 and 619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.06, 1,541.47 and 619.66 is: 855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.06 : 1,541.47 = 619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.06/1,541.47 = 619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.06x = 1,541.47 × 619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.06x = 955,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,187.30/1,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.09

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